Match Review 11th Sec : VS Yokohama FC at Nissan Stadium on May 3

Okayama  2  Yokohama FC  0

The total attendance:5561

This sec, Mimura was listed as a starter for the first time this year because of the tight schedule on golden week holidays. Head coach, Nagasawa placed a young attacker, Toyokawa and a veteran defender, Sawaguchi in the starting line-up. On the other hand, former Fagiano's man, Tadokoro played as a starter. 


The weather was temperate, but windy. Three minutes after the kickoff, a young attacker, Toyokawa failed to make an opener with the first shot for this match. Later, both teams struggled to srike shots.   In 31th minute, an attacker, Katayama took a shot, but it was blocked by Tadokoro. Later, Mimura actively tried to make chances. In 43th minute, Nakabayashi stopped Yokohama's shot. The first period ended in a scoreless tie.


Three minutes after the interval, Ito provided a cross with a free kick, but he was unable to grasp the chance. In 52th minute,  Toyokawa stroke a shot. Three minutes later, Tanaka came in, replacing Mimura. In 66th minute, Akamine netted a long-awaited opener, assisted by Toyokawa, encouraging his team. In 73th minute, Nakabayashi showed an excellent saving. Two minutes later, Yokohama's veteran forward, Okubo was sent onto the pitch to change the game. In 89th minute, Toyokawa added a goal, provided by Sawaguchi. Fagiano's defender successfully kept a clean sheet, defeating the rival.